Northeast Bancorp (NBN)vsWells Fargo & Company (WFC)
NBN
Northeast Bancorp
$129.23
-0.75%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.14B
WFC
Wells Fargo & Company
$86.69
+2.02%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $264.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wells Fargo & Company generates 35957% more annual revenue ($83.03B vs $230.26M). NBN leads profitability with a 42.7% profit margin vs 27.2%. WFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. WFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
NBN
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
WFC
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 43 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 65.2%
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 37.4%
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NBN
The strongest argument for NBN centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 42.7% and operating margin at 65.2%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WFC
The strongest argument for WFC centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.2% and operating margin at 37.4%.
Bear Case : NBN
The primary concerns for NBN are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WFC
The primary concerns for WFC are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
NBN is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
WFC generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WFC scores higher overall (76/100 vs 71/100), backed by strong 27.2% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Northeast Bancorp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
Northeast Bank offers personal and business banking services in Maine, United States. The company is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
Wells Fargo & Company
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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